Roof Racks – Nissan Xterra

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  • KenX
    February 18, 2015 at 9:36 am #2258

    Hi all,

    I’d love to buy a low profile roof rack for my 2011 Xterra. With the added 2inches from the Iron Man lift kit, the existing roof rails come very close to the Dubai Mall carpark barriers. I don’t love malls, but there are times they are useful….

    Anyone know where I can either buy a premade roof rack for an Xterra, or where I might be able to get one fabricated?

    Some research on the internet brought up this beauty from the US: DepHep Roof Racks

    http://www.hepsdesigns.com/

    Any help would be much appreciated

    Cheers

    Xclub
    February 18, 2015 at 12:59 pm #32055

    Hey Ken,

    I came across the same design/material on one of the US sites (thenewx.org) I believe. I think this is the best installation technique as it’s subtle and doesn’t make your car look like a camel. Joe Zeinoun is a close friend and a loyal member of DO. He can design the roof rack for you and have it produced for a good deal. He had showed me some of the stuff he’s done – really simple and functional.
    If you decide to move forward with it, we can place a bigger order (add whoever else is interested) and get a discounted rate from him.

    Good luck
    John

    KenX
    February 18, 2015 at 3:05 pm #32057
    quote John.Xterra:

    Hey Ken,

    I came across the same design/material on one of the US sites (thenewx.org) I believe. I think this is the best installation technique as it’s subtle and doesn’t make your car look like a camel. Joe Zeinoun is a close friend and a loyal member of DO. He can design the roof rack for you and have it produced for a good deal. He had showed me some of the stuff he’s done – really simple and functional.
    If you decide to move forward with it, we can place a bigger order (add whoever else is interested) and get a discounted rate from him.

    Good luck
    John

    Hi John,

    Sounds like a fantastic plan.

    I would love one similar to the design that we are talking about. However, if it is in the too hard basket, I would be happy to go with something else.

    Anyone else with an Xterra interested in a low profile custom designed roof rack?

    Cheers,

    Kenny

    AdnanB
    February 24, 2015 at 4:08 am #32101
    quote KenXterra:

    Anyone else with an Xterra interested in a low profile custom designed roof rack?

    Kenny

    I would be interested and have been searching last weekend. The issue I have is that mine is the basic Xterra which doesn’t comes with factory fitted roof rails. So I was trying to find a a solution similar to Thule or Rhino rack roof bars so that no drilling is required to the roof. But so far I didn’t had much luck in finding roof bars which would fit my Xterra. So open for any creative solutions.. 🙂

    AdnanB
    February 25, 2015 at 7:28 am #32115

    Ken, John,

    Check this roof rack. It seems like something you guys are after:

    http://www.blingmytruck.com/products/109-garvin-nissan-xterra-adventure-rack-38010.aspx

    Josh
    May 29, 2015 at 6:17 am #33164

    Hi Ken,

    Did you have any luck with that low-pro rack? I’ve been hunting for a solution to this for a while! Shipping from the states would be an expensive headache.

    Josh

    KenX
    September 26, 2015 at 6:00 pm #33853
    quote zenith:

    Hi Ken,

    Did you have any luck with that low-pro rack? I’ve been hunting for a solution to this for a while! Shipping from the states would be an expensive headache.

    Josh

    Hey mate,

    Sorry I’ve been away for awhile and haven’t checked out the board.

    Still no luck. If you find something please let me know.

    Good luck!

    Archie
    May 9, 2016 at 4:10 pm #35842

    ICON Auto will do this custom roof rack…

    Sunnyboy
    May 9, 2016 at 7:23 pm #35844
    quote SandDragon:

    quote KenXterra:

    Anyone else with an Xterra interested in a low profile custom designed roof rack?

    Kenny

    I would be interested and have been searching last weekend. The issue I have is that mine is the basic Xterra which doesn’t comes with factory fitted roof rails. So I was trying to find a a solution similar to Thule or Rhino rack roof bars so that no drilling is required to the roof. But so far I didn’t had much luck in finding roof bars which would fit my Xterra. So open for any creative solutions.. 🙂

    Maliha road Sharjah industrial area Scrap yard for Nissan xterra. you can literally buy the whole car in bits n pieces. roof rack stock from aed500-800 .nd u can bargain….sold my stock suspension there for Aed 500:P Check it

    Xclub
    May 9, 2016 at 7:52 pm #35845

    Here is the exact location so you guys don’t get lost. You will find a couple of scrapyards that have xterras.
    https://goo.gl/maps/PtwhezDxpg92
    You will not really find accessories. But rather good deals on usually expensive mechanical parts.
    Good luck!

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